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March 21, 2019

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James Nachtwey: How Photography Can Change the World

Recognized for his 30 years of work, Nachtwey is more than a war photographer. “At the heart of his work are the world’s injustices: Famine. Poverty. Disease. Human rights violations,” said Kira Pollack, TIME’s director of photography. “More than any other photographer, he is able to express hope in the midst of human suffering.” Below, TIME LightBox publishes Nachtwey’s acceptance speech. ...